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1
Q

sbccom is an acronym for

A

US Army Soldier and Biological Chemical Command

2
Q

In ___, SBCCOM new and used PBI and Nomex turnouts in simulated ____ incidents. Results were validated by _____.

A

1998 and 1999
nerve and blister agent
Royal Military Academy in Canada

3
Q

_____ introduced the human-as-detector concept.

A

SBCCOM

4
Q

T/F: According to the SBCCOM report, if more than one victim remains alive 15 minutes after the incident, a rescuer in turnout gear breathing SCBA air can assist that victim with no risk of exposure symptoms.

A

False on two counts:
“atleast one victim”
“little or no risk”

5
Q

What type of symptoms could a rescuer in turnouts and SCBA experience when entering a contaminated atmosphere to rescue a victim that is still alive 15 minutes after the incident?

A

threshold symptoms: dim vision, headache, eye pain

6
Q

What type of liquid nerve agent evaporates quickly?

A

Sarin

7
Q

___ is the agent that can most easily permeate PPE?

A

Musturd Gas. Misspelling just for Julie. Doesn’t specify turnouts, just says “PPE.

8
Q

Mustard Gas symptoms are delayed and may not appear for ____ hours after exposure. Symptoms do appear in less than ___ hours, even at the highest doses.

A

4 to 18 hours

2 hours

9
Q

Which liquid nerve agent does not evaporate readily?

A

Mustard GAS.

10
Q

T/F Mustard Gas is odorless.

A

False- “distinct foul garlic-like odor”

11
Q

Personnel should carry ___ when mitigating any suspected nerve agent incident.

A

their unit’s Nerve Agent Antidote Kit (Mark 1).

12
Q

T/F Personnel should carry their unit’s Nerve Agent Antidote Kit (mark 1) when mitigating a confirmed nerve agent incident.

A

false- “any suspected”

13
Q

Priorities for personnel at nerve/blister agent incidents are:

A

Ensure life safety
Isolate the area
Call for assistance

14
Q

____ is an important component of ensuring life safety at any incident.

A

Rescue

15
Q

First-arriving responders at a chemical agent incident should consider initiating rescue after _____ and ___.

A

completing a careful scene assessment and risk/benefit analysis

16
Q

According to the SBCCOM report, what will minimize the hazards to both victims and rescuers?

A

Quick entry, rescue, and exit

diligent avoidance of contact with liquid contamination

17
Q

On approach responders should use the PA or other means to direct the “walking wounded” to an area that is preferably:

A

upwind
away from others
where decon can be set up

18
Q

____ is seen a positive sign to responders that the contaminant is not at a lethal dose. In this case, the first step is to ____ and direct an incoming company to___.

A

Patient movement
notify incoming units of your actions
to set-up emergency decon

19
Q

what type of decon will responders and victims exiting the rescue scene undergo?

A

water- high volume/low pressure

20
Q

patients that are not moving and appear deceased are consistent with ___

A

a lethal contaminant

21
Q

If contaminant is at lethal dose (no victims moving), it is a no-rescue situation and you should…

A

isolate the area and deny entry until recon can be done in appropriate hazmat PPE

22
Q

If responders have entered a contaminated atmosphere for resue, the next arriving crew should _____ and ____.

A

establish a Decon Group

begin setting up Emergency Decon

23
Q

Setting up emergency decon includes:

A

cordoning off decon area, securing hydrant water, and positioning an Engine Company for hose line use.

24
Q

First-in company will have directed ambulatory patients to a specific area. At least two members of _____ should report to these patients asap to keep them in one area and size-up necessary _____. These members should approach patients in ____.

A

early-arriving company
medical and decon resources.
PPE and SCBA

25
Q

In large-scale, multi-casualty situations, what decon procedures should be followed?

A

mass decon